Nu-Tec Power Board USB-PD Charging Issue

[Deactivated] on 24/04/2020 - 21:46
Last edited 05/05/2020 - 16:28 by 1 other user

Hi guys,

Purchased a "Nu-Tec Powerboard" from Bunnings from this deal a few months back. Was working fine until a week or so ago, when the USB-C port stopped charging any devices I plugged into it. Now, if I attempt to charge my phone via this port, the phone automatically defaults to "power supply" mode - if I attempt to change it to "charging", it just reverts straight back to "power supply". The two adjacent USB-A charging ports work just fine.

Does anyone have any suggestions or advice? Or is it likely just a faulty unit?

Thanks!

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  AdosHouse on 24/04/2020 - 22:35

  +1

  Probably the charging chip has crapped out in the powerboard. For only $10 it's not even worth taking back to Bunnings. Was worth a shot for a PD charger for $10.

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    [Deactivated] on 24/04/2020 - 23:08

    Damn, was afraid something like this would be the case. Ah well.

    Thanks for the help!

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    John Kimble on 25/04/2020 - 08:37

    If you're heading back to Bunnings anyway, I don't see the harm in taking it for a refund.

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      AdosHouse on 25/04/2020 - 08:45

      True, but it's still a surge protected board for $10. So even without the USB charging, it's not a bad deal. Just depends is OP has a use for it or not.

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  yty1997628 on 25/04/2020 - 01:15

  got 4 from that deal. all work fine.